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Knife attack: ‘I’m well, in good health,’ says Sokoto cleric
HealthKnife attack on cleric
Sheikh Musa Ayuba Lukuwa, a Sokoto-based Islamic cleric, was stabbed with a knife on Friday after Jumu'at prayer at his mosque in Sokoto metropolis.
Lukuwa has appealed to his followers to remain calm, assuring them that he is well and in good health in a viral video circulated on social media.
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- The attack occurred at his mosque in the Mabera area of Sokoto metropolis
- Lukuwa appeared in a viral video with a plaster covering part of his body
- Lukuwa assured the public that he is well and in good health
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Expected Outcomes
- Investigation into the attack, potential impact on community relations
Why It Matters
The attack on a prominent cleric could lead to community tensions and unrest
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- Sep 11Vanguard News: Lukuwa made the appeal in a viral video circulated on social media following the attack, in which he appeared with a plaster covering...
- Sep 11Vanguard News: Knife attack: ‘I’m well, in good health,’ says Sokoto cleric
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